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North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

May 18, 2025 - May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Northern Lights May 2025 The extended forecast shows a chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from on May 18 and then [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season

May 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season Saturday, May 24th. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a captivating new temporary exhibit that honors [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

May 24, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Le Grand Du Nord | Gravel Bike Classic

Le Grand Du Nord | Gravel Bike Classic

May 24, 2025    
All Day
110 Mile, 50 Mile, & 26 Mile Gravel Classic Le Grand represents one of the most amazing gravel courses in the United States. Beginning in [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

May 24, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

May 24, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

May 24, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre

Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre

May 24, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us in welcoming Emily Vikre, nationally recognized author and co-owner of Vikre Distillery in Duluth for a meet and greet book signing. Emily Vikre [...]
Painting Spring Wildflowers at Gooseberry State Park

Painting Spring Wildflowers at Gooseberry State Park

May 24, 2025    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Painting Spring Wildflowers at Gooseberry State Park Sometimes painting can be frustrating if you don't know where to start. Celebrate spring by learning to paint [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

May 24, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 24, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 24, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
February 10, 2023 - February 12, 2023    
All Day
Embrace the fun of winter at the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic with curling, winter kick-ball, smoosh races, outhouse races, outdoor bean bag tournament, photo scavenger [...]
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
Events on February 10, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 11, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 12, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 18, 2023
Events on March 1, 2023
Events on March 2, 2023
Events on March 4, 2023

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
22 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Up Yonder Events
22 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
22 Jul 25
Two Harbors
Northern Lights July 22
22 Jul 25
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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